Author: firemoonalchemy

The cards associated with the June 10^th New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Gemini are The Lovers and the Nine of Swords.  Gemini (The Lovers) is a sign represented by the twins. The energy of duality and decisions. Paired with the Nine of Swords, I feel the message is that we need to look at something through the lens of discernment. With Mercury in retrograde, not all communication whether from others or even from ourselves may be 100% the truth. It’s no coincidence, that The Magician in the reversed position (Mercury is the planet associated with The Magician) has come up in quite a few client readings lately! Some of you may need to detach for a moment to view a situation from a higher perspective to understand that what you see and hear may not be the entire truth. It may not be your truth at all. Perhaps it is someone else’s truth that is being projected onto you.

The nine of swords is a card of worry, anxiety, sleepless nights, and of reliving the emotional trauma of the past. Left unchecked this energy can spiral into a “loop” of negative self-talk and disempowerment which can prevent one from moving forward and ending the cycle (as shown in the next card of the swords suit progression, the ten of swords).  This powerful transit asks us to look within, and to be mindful of our thoughts. You may be presented with information or a new perspective to aid you in ending a cycle.  Perhaps it is time to set personal boundaries in your relationships, or come to a decision about what needs to go so that you can move forward in a positive direction. You may discover that your fears were larger in your mind than what they are in reality. Or it simply may indicate that you should trust your inner guidance. If something doesn’t feel right to you, pay attention.

If this energy is activating something from your past, whether this is an ex that trying to come back into your life, or an internal thought process, this transit is a good reminder for you to be easy on yourself. Take stock at how far you have come. Choose the path and patterns that empower you, allow you stay positive and focus on what you want to bring into your life. If you are slipping back into worry, anger and self-doubt, this is an indication that you are focusing your energy on what you DON’T want instead of what you DO want.

This is not a time to take a big leap! Ground and center yourself. Connect with love and move through the process at your own pace. But darling, do be sure you keep moving forward! The Nine’s in the tarot indicate a cycle that is close to completion. You have completed the lessons of the past and now this is your opportunity to embrace not only a new beginning, but to walk within the light of your personal truth (the Ace of Swords).  

We have a powerful Super Full Moon in Scorpio tonight! You may have already been feeling it’s effects as full moon energy tends to culminate for about 3 days beforehand. Scorpio is a sign of analyzing, releasing and transformation, and its element is fixed water. The moon’s element is also water, so we may be feeling more psychically sensitive right now. It is important to be aware of your own emotions as well as what is going on with the people around you. We may inadvertently pick up on the energies of other people and internalize them, not realizing that they are not ours.

We can attune to this Scorpio full moon energy to release subconscious attachments that may have served their purpose in the past, but no longer “fit” us in the present. I picture these energies like saran wrap “sticking” on our energetic body that may have us feeling anxious and/or restricted in some way. Use the powerful frequencies of this full moon to cleanse your physical and energetic body, which will allow you to better connect with yourself. Clearing the layers to uncover your true potential.

This is the perfect moon to work with the element of water. If you are able, prepare a cleansing spiritual bath! Include epsom salt, crystals, essential oils, sea salt, candles, incense and time where you will not be disturbed (extremely important!) to allow yourself to tune in and go deep. To acknowledge what it is that you feel may be holding you back at the present time, and that you are now ready to let go of. You may even want to write down what this is for you, meditate on it, and then do a releasing ritual to let it go.

Some of these Scorpionic energies are not comfortable! In the tarot, Scorpio is represented by the Death card. Facing death is never easy. And death is not pretty. However, death and rebirth is a part of life. You may find some unanticipated aspects come up for you during this time. Some of which you may not even know were there! Or perhaps you thought they have already been dealt with and done. During your meditation, do not deny what comes up, even though it may be uncomfortable or painful. Dive in, allow yourself to feel, explore, understand what they are and why they have come up. Are these deep emotional aspects affecting your life now? Are they showing up as “triggers” to let you know that they are there, waiting for you to acknowledge them so they can be released? It’s okay, cry, get upset, FEEL it, know it. Surrender to it. Ask for help from God, Source, your higher self, angels, guides, whomever who connect with. Let those emotions flow! This is why making sure you have time alone is important. Some of these energies can get chaotic on an internal level. It’s deeply personal.

I received the image of the Ace of Cups in the Tarot just now as I am writing this. Allowing one’s cup to overflow and release these internal aspects to allow the gift of divine healing to flow in.  This is why self-care is so important under this Scorpio Full Moon energy. Scorpionic transformation is not easy. Wrap yourself up in compassion and love.

You will find once these aspects have been examined on such a deep, powerful level, they soon start to transition through. You have gone through the Scorpio underworld and now, you are walking through the light at the end of the tunnel at this particular phase in your life. You realize the battles you have been up against, were internal and not necessarily external. You are different now. Transformed. You have a deep understanding and much more compassion for yourself and others and a new inner wisdom that you did not have before. This is the experience of Scorpio transformation that you may have read about, but never experienced. Until now.

Scorpio goes deep. Really deep!

Ruling planet: Mars (traditional), Pluto

Candle Colors: Brown, purple, black, red, maroon or burgundy

Crystals: Rose quartz, selenite, rhodochrosite, aquamarine, bloodstone, black tourmaline, labradorite, red jasper, smoky quartz, carnelian, sodalite, moonstone, aragonite, apache tear, topaz, jet, amethyst, shungite, amazonite, rutilated quartz

Herbs: Sage, clove, basil, lavender, vanilla, rose, rosemary, mugwort, pine

Tarot Cards: Death, Five of Cups

Scorpio motto: “I desire”

Tonight, the new moon is in the sign of Aries! This is the first of the twelve zodiac signs. Aries embodies the energy of action, passion, vision, inspiration, leadership, focus, health, physical activity, taking action on what aligns with your intentions and overcoming challenges, just to name a few. Aries is a self-starter, the motivation comes from within, not from others.

This new moon is a perfect time to set goals for the upcoming year. What is it that you want to accomplish? Plant the seeds of your intentions during this Aries new moon. The other planetary alignments during this time are very positive. The Universe will support you, but it will not interfere with your free will. It is up to you to take action on your intention. When you do this, your frequency aligns accordingly, and things will begin to fall into place.

Aries is a fiery, independent athlete. Focus on physical self-care during this new moon cycle. Rejuvenate yourself with relaxing baths, healthy food, working with essential oils, getting enough rest, exercise, time outdoors, and minimizing the best you can negative influences. And this includes being mindful of what you say to yourself! We tend to be our own worst critic. This Aries new moon is imbuing us with the energies of courage and confidence, to wave off any self-doubt. As well as the physical energy to pursue what it is that we are passionate about! But you must do your part as well!

To meditate with the energies of the Aries New Moon, here are some suggestions:

Candle Colors: Red, white, pink

Crystals: Garnet, ruby, red jasper, carnelian, bloodstone, fire agate, clear or white quartz, citrine, black onyx, rose quartz.

Herbs: Cinnamon, sage, pepper, dried rose petals, basil.

Tarot Cards: The Emperor, Ace of Wands, Four of Wands

Aries motto: “I am”. A vision board is a wonderful idea! See yourself as already having what it is you are wanting to achieve. This is also a good time for you to clear out that closet, do spring cleaning to freshen up your space, etc. Minimize the clutter. Clear out your space to give these new intentions room to manifest!

This beautiful Queen embodies the signs of Pisces and Aries. She is “feminine fire”. The date of the Spring Equinox falls within her realm. Symbolic of the sun and a love of nature, one notices the new sprigs of growth on the wand that she holds in her right hand and the sunflower in her left. Creativity and magic thrive under this Queen’s influence. Her appearance in a reading indicates you have the strength as well as the creativity to pursue your goals. Especially goals that involve pursuits of not only financial abundance, but of emotional fulfillment as well. Good things just seem to “happen” around her. She can be a message for you to step out of your comfort zone and network. There’s just something about her that cannot be explained. Embody her archetype when you want to exude an air of confidence and charisma, with the magic of feminine “flair”. This magnetic combination will draw positive opportunities and beneficial people to you. Especially during “Her time” of the months of March and April.

The new moon on February 11, 2021 is significant as there is a stellium of planets in the sign of Aquarius. We have the Sun and Moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn all in Aquarius! Wow! Mercury is in retrograde at this time until February 20^th, which also adds some interesting energy to the mix.

I decided to pull some tarot cards to delve into these energies a little bit more to gain some collective insights on this planetary event to relay some of the message that I received to you. I do want to state here that this is my own style of intuitive reading for this planetary occurrence, and I am by no means an astrologist!

We will start with the sun and the new moon. The cards associated with the sun and moon’s placement for this new moon, is the seven of swords. When I look at these cards, I received the message of many of you wanting to move forward with unbridled enthusiasm. Yes, that is the exact term that I was given LOL! Collectively, with all the events that have occurred we are feeling the energy of Aquarius very strongly. Ready to burst forward, with new ideas and fresh energy. To come back out into the sun (symbolically and literally), to pursue our happiness.

The solitary aspect of the events of 2020 which for some of you, may have seeped into the beginning of 2021, gave many of you the time to think about your home, your goals, your dreams, your career, your relationships, etc. and analyze them very closely. You have literally been “stewing” in your own energy and in the energy of those close to you for a little over a year now.

Most of you have reached some definite conclusions about how you want to move forward at this point. For example, some of you may have drafted a business plan. To plant the seeds to turn something that you love to do into a lucrative business idea, or in a more general sense, you may have decided to focus on the pursuit of a new goal that adds a sense of enrichment to your life. The Sun is one of the “happiest” cards in the deck and can indicate these things. But with the moon and the underlying energies of the Seven of Swords card, this can indicate that you may not have all the facts yet and/or your perception may be off. Before proceeding, it is a good idea to review contracts and agreements a few times to ensure that you understand it 100% correctly. For some of you, it would be advisable to seek professional counsel, such as an attorney, before entering into any agreements. Many professional astrologists, recommend refraining from signing contracts if at all possible, during a Mercury Retrograde. As during this time, Mercury can be a little tricky. There is a possibility of errors and omissions being a factor which can result in an unexpected circumstance popping up later on.

Be particularly aware of what you say in the context of friendships and social networks. During a Mercury retrograde, people may misconstrue your words. It is advisable to be prudent on social media until after Mercury goes back direct on the 20^th.  But this is good advice any time, not just during Mercury Retrograde.

I also see that some of you are taking advantage of these energies to put distance between yourself and any old habits or patterns that may have held you back in the past. Others around you see this change and are perceiving you in a new light! This new moon for some of you will be the beginning of your embracing a new way of accomplishing things. The Sun, Seven of Swords and The Moon can indicate an out of the box mindset when it comes to solving problems or can indicate the formation of new and fresh ideas.

Mercury, Venus and Jupiter are all in the energy of the Six of Swords for the new moon. The Six of Swords, is a card of moving forward. I really like this card in the context of these planetary energies. It indicates new beginnings, expansion, minimizing attachments to materialism, and freedom of choice in one’s decisions. It’s also a card of optimism, which is a Jupiter energy. The characters in this card have faith that there is a better future up ahead waiting for them.

Venus is beneficial here, because I feel her energy as embodied in the Six of Swords, is one of forgiveness and cooperation. But also, of practicality and self-realization. As in having realistic expectations. Venus rules the sign of Taurus, a down to earth sign. Her advice in the Six of Swords is take what is necessary and leave the rest behind. The boat here only has so much room in it. In the context of mental energy, some of you may make the decision to move on from something, or perhaps you may need to consider doing this for your own healing, physical well-being and/or financial stability.

The Six of Swords can also indicate someone literally moving to a new location, whether this is a new home, career, etc. With Mercury, Venus and Jupiter all having energetic influence in this card during this new moon, it would appear that there are a lot of opportunities waiting for you there. Good for you!

A message for others of you is that with all these major planets in one house, on one side of the zodiac wheel, you may find it challenging to see the other side of a viewpoint or perspective. Embrace that Aquarian energy! Keep your mind open to explore the new possibilities up ahead. Aquarian energy represents new trends, technology, learning, exploring different cultures, community activities, sharing aspects of yourself to benefit others, learning a new language and even dietary changes, for example transitioning to a healthier, lighter diet. These are all possibilities of this energy if you are open to it.

The last energy I will touch on is Saturn at 6 degrees in Aquarius, which is represented by the Five of Swords. Saturn is a planet of law, order, limitations, karma, discipline and challenges to name just a few of its traits. As embodied in the Five of Swords, I think this is Saturn telling us to be mindful of the fact that we are responsible for our words and actions. Overindulgence and/or impulsive behavior is a possibility with all these strong, concentrated planetary energies affecting us. Keep a handle on your emotions and finances during this new moon cycle!

All in all, I do feel these energies are beneficial. I myself am feeling the extra energy boost and I love it! My clients are utilizing these energies in a positive way by taking personal responsibility for themselves. I am seeing people making changes in their life, by first looking at themselves, then their environment and other people with a sense of objectivity. You may very well be doing this as well. I am seeing some amazing life and relationship transformations at this time!

With this significant new moon, some of you may want to consider working with this energy in the form of a meditation or just quiet contemplation. If you enjoy baths, you could incorporate a spiritual bath with Epsom salt, a few candles and essential oils. Blue or white candles would be a nice touch to help you connect with the new moon in Aquarius. You may want to consider purchasing a seven day candle in one of these colors, to give yourself a few days to work with this energy and maybe write down your thoughts in a journal.